- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108003077
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #1 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Success Academy shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-29.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120108003077 · Fort Myers, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 4.9:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Success Academy shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-29.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 84
Success Academy
84 students
What this shows Success Academy reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy compares
Success Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.9:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 167.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 31.0%
White 19.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Success Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy has 84 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy is 4.9:1, which is 72% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Success Academy?
70.3% of students at Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy?
Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Success Academy rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #1 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Success Academy, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.